Innovative bidirectional onboard charging system
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KYBURZ has developed a bidirectional onboard charging system for its
vehicles, which operates with alternating current (AC). The system does
not require any adjustments to the infrastructure.
Economy
Financially, feeding into the grid is interesting when electricity prices are high. During periods of low electricity prices, the system draws power from the grid and charges the vehicle batteries. The price difference is a key element of the business model.
The system draws energy from the grid and charges the vehicle or feeds electricity from the batteries back into the grid. The system is real-time capable, which opens up attractive prospects:
Economy
Financially, feeding into the grid is interesting when electricity prices are high. During periods of low electricity prices, the system draws power from the grid and charges the vehicle batteries. The price difference is a key element of the business model.
Grid stabilisation
The bidirectional AC charging system turns small vehicles into virtual power plants. They help to stabilise the electricity grid, perform internal peak shaving (capping of load peaks) and contribute to load management. Locally produced solar energy is stored and consumed locally.
Tested
The concept of a virtual micro power plant that operates without investment or modification of the grid or domestic installations is considered highly innovative.
A five-month trial involving Swiss Post vehicles demonstrated that the system generates financial returns. The charging algorithm developed by the University of Lucerne for the trial proved to be very effective.
A five-month trial involving Swiss Post vehicles demonstrated that the system generates financial returns. The charging algorithm developed by the University of Lucerne for the trial proved to be very effective.
Award-winning
The development is therefore considered highly innovative and has already won innovation awards in Switzerland.
The development is therefore considered highly innovative and has already won innovation awards in Switzerland.
